In the wake of the global pandemic and national emergency due to COVID-19, Austin Humanists at Work is taking extra precautions to protect the health the safety of the individuals we serve and our volunteers. The board of directors has
We will miss you Laura…
Sometimes a simple thank you isn’t enough for a person who has given countless hours toward a job that never paid a single cent. Laura joined Austin Atheist Helping the Homeless May of 2014. According to a volunteer spotlight we
Our largest kit-making volunteer event was a huge success. Thank you!
Our largest kit-making event ever was a huge success thanks to 60 first-time corporate volunteers and the cooperation of about a dozen Austin Humanists at Work regulars. In three hours (plus setup and tear-down), volunteers assembled: 1,500 feminine hygiene kits
Austin Humanists at Work launches Winter Warmth Drive 2018: asking for jackets, scarves, sweaters and more
As the first major cold front of the season descends upon Austin, people who are living on the streets will undoubtedly spend the nights shivering in the wet and cold. Austin Humanists at Work holds a Winter Warmth Drive every
Buy Nothing Project and other online groups connect Austin Humanists at Work with needed resources
Buy Nothing, Give Freely. Share the Bounty. The core of the Buy Nothing Project, started in 2013 by Rebecca Rockefeller and Liesl Clark, is simple. Neighbors connect, usually in a Facebook group, to offer and ask for items, no strings attached. Sound a
Get involved: 5 ways to partner with Austin Humanists at Work
At Austin Humanists at Work, we love to host groups of volunteers from other organizations, and in 2018 we’ve set a goal to partner with other local nonprofits for the benefit of our community. In the past our giveaways have
Hooray for $2017 Fundraiser
As we posted last week, Austin Humanists at Work was approved with our 501(c)(3) designation. In honor of this huge milestone, ATXHAW is launching a fundraising campaign, Hooray for $2017, with the goal to raise $2017 before the end of
Austin Humanists at Work Recieves 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Status
Austin Humanists at Work (ATXHAW) is proud to announce that we have received our 501(c)(3) designation, officially establishing the organization as a nonprofit. Since 2014, ATXHAW has been collecting donations of personal care items to help people experiencing homelessness and
October 2017 Recap
New volunteers, a lot of donations and couple hundred folks came through the line. This is your October 2017 update. Midway through October, you would expect some cooler weather…even in Texas. However, the giveaway started out as most of our
ATXHAW is recovering from a major donation deficit in September: Here are 5 ways you can help
In September, our donations took a major downturn. With only 2,010 items total donated to Austin Humanists at Work ahead of the Sept. 17 giveaway, we were unable to fully meet the needs of the 175 clients who came through